Carrington insider: Man Utd scouted 31 G/A winger backed by Messi as he produced MOTM display

Man Utd Head of Recruitment Christopher Vivell looking on (Photo by Chris Carter/Getty Images) Manchester United are reportedly keeping close tabs on Mika Godts, who has been labelled as the next big talent to emerge out of Ajax.After securing Champions League football, the Red Devils can start plotting for what should be a busy summer transfer campaign.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYWhile the emphasis will be on the midfield revamp, Michael Carrick admitted the club could do with a new right-footed left winger.Mika Godts is a serious option for Man Utd on the left wingOver the past few months, United have been linked with several left-wingers, especially RB Leipzig teenager Yan Diomande.However, the Bundesliga club is keen to keep the Ivorian international, unless they receive astronomical figures. Therefore, Man Utd realise that recruiting the 19-year-old will be a daunting task, at least this summer.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustHence, MUFC directors Jason Wilcox and Christopher Vivell have diverted their attention towards various other profiles, and one of the tracks could lead to Godts.According to Carrington insider Sully, Man Utd was one of several top European clubs to send scouts to watch the young Belgian in action as Ajax hosted PSV Eindhoven in one of the biggest fixtures in Dutch football. #MUFC, #CFC, #AFC, #BayernMunich and #FCBarcelona had scouts at the Johan Cruyff Arena, for the Ajax vs PSV game last week, to follow talented winger Mika Godts. The 20-year-old winger has interest from multiple top European clubs ahead of the summer. — Sully (@sullyexcl) May 5, 2026The journalist, who posted the news on his X (formerly Twitter) account, named Chelsea, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona as Godts’ other suitors.Why Man Utd are compelled by GodtsGodts was born in Leuven and began his career at Anderlecht’s academy. He then had a spell at Genk, before signing for Ajax in January 2023.A year later, the winger was promoted to the first team, and he’s now considered a key player at the club, as evidenced by the 17 goals and 14 assists he provided across all competitions this season.The 20-year-old landed on Lionel Messi’s Top 10 rising stars in the world, and made his debut for the senior Belgian national team in March.Luckily for the top clubs’ scouts, they were in for a treat on Saturday, as Godts produced a Man of the Match performance. Minutes 90 Goals 1 Assists 1 Successful dribbles 2/4 (50%) Accurate crosses 1/9 (11%) Accurate passes 34/42 (81%) Chances created 2 Shot accuracy 1/1 (100%) Passes into the final third 4 (Stats by FotMob)The Belgian international provided the assist for Anton Gaaei’s goal in the 11th minute, before scoring himself in the 92nd minute, salvaging a 2-2 draw for Ajax against their old rivals, who have already sealed the league title.